UN Human Rights Council 50: Universal Periodic Review adoption - Iceland
UK delivers statement during the Universal Periodic Review adoption for Iceland
Thank you, Mr President.
The United Kingdom welcomes the engagement of Iceland with the Universal Periodic Review process and its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, both at home and around the world.
We are pleased by Iceland바카라 사이트™s acceptance of our recommendation to build upon the 2021 Human Slavery act by increasing training for police, prosecutors and judges on how to investigate and prosecute modern slavery, and sharing its experiences internationally.
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We would encourage Iceland to submit an optional mid-term report on progress in implementing all the recommendations which have been accepted.
We would reiterate our thanks for Iceland바카라 사이트™s open and constructive approach to the human rights challenges raised at its periodic review.
Thank you.